Why would he jump to a team that will be 3 to 5 years away from contention?

We aren't going to be a destination for a great coach until we have some players capable of winning a chip. Kobe is a shell of Kobe and Nash is cashing checks. Other than that we have D leaguers on one year contracts. A coach is the least of our worries it would seem

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Rooscooter wrote:Why would he jump to a team that will be 3 to 5 years away from contention?

We aren't going to be a destination for a great coach until we have some players capable of winning a chip. Kobe is a shell of Kobe and Nash is cashing checks. Other than that we have D leaguers on one year contracts. A coach is the least of our worries it would seem

It's the NBA. It's the Lakers.

Not saying those are overriding reasons, but they're strong reasons.

BTW, I think he's making less than $500k a year right now; that'll change in all likelihood regardless, but he could get many times that amount in LA.

Rooscooter wrote:Why would he jump to a team that will be 3 to 5 years away from contention?

We aren't going to be a destination for a great coach until we have some players capable of winning a chip. Kobe is a shell of Kobe and Nash is cashing checks. Other than that we have D leaguers on one year contracts. A coach is the least of our worries it would seem

It's the NBA. It's the Lakers.

Not saying those are overriding reasons, but they're strong reasons.

BTW, I think he's making less than $500k a year right now; that'll change in all likelihood regardless, but he could get many times that amount in LA.

and if he sucks, we'll pay him to go away anyway like Brown and MDA

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Jerry Buss wrote:One of the biggest reasons I bought the Lakers was to beat the Celtics …..you just got it into your soul that you couldn't stand the Celtics anymore

BTW, if it's true that we're not going to be a destination for a great coach until we develop young players, doesn't Ollie sounds like a good candidate? Cheaper, credited with starting a culture change in OKC, and success at the college level with younger players. Sounds at least worth considering.

^^^agreed ..... But does that play in the Pros? There have been a few raw-raw guys not translate into the pro game.....

T, not sure on your point. If it's money that's his motivation then I'm not thinking he'd be coming for the right reasons.

The NBA has very few championship coaches that developed a team for 3 to 5 years before winning..... Outside of the C's 60's teams. A guy like him would be great if we were close but he'd be gone before we make it back.

"If the past sits in judgment on the present, the future will be lost." Winston Churchill

“The prospect of domination of the nation's scholars by Federal employment, project allocations, and the power of money is ever present - and is gravely to be regarded."Dwight Eisenhower

"Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it"Thomas Sowell

Rooscooter wrote:T, not sure on your point. If it's money that's his motivation then I'm not thinking he'd be coming for the right reasons.

I don't think he'd come to the NBA BECAUSE OF money, but if you have two opportunities, and one of them is on a higher level and pays more, why wouldn't you want it? UConn is a good program, but it's not the Lakers. NCAA is good, but it's not the highest level. $500k is good, but it's not millions. I think nearly everyone is motivated by those things - and the great ones are also motivated by the challenge and by the thought that they can do great things. You know Phil Jackson cared (and cares) about money, but it's definitely wrong to say that's WHY he coached. That's what I'm saying.

As for the style - you might be right, but he reminds me a bit of Avery Johnson who had success right out of the gate.

Rooscooter wrote:T, not sure on your point. If it's money that's his motivation then I'm not thinking he'd be coming for the right reasons.

I don't think he'd come to the NBA BECAUSE OF money, but if you have two opportunities, and one of them is on a higher level and pays more, why wouldn't you want it? UConn is a good program, but it's not the Lakers. NCAA is good, but it's not the highest level. $500k is good, but it's not millions. I think nearly everyone is motivated by those things - and the great ones are also motivated by the challenge and by the thought that they can do great things. You know Phil Jackson cared (and cares) about money, but it's definitely wrong to say that's WHY he coached. That's what I'm saying.

As for the style - you might be right, but he reminds me a bit of Avery Johnson who had success right out of the gate.

I'll differ to those who watch college more than me. I guess I'm still thinking that the coach is one of the last pieces we need..... And we need a lot of pieces.

"If the past sits in judgment on the present, the future will be lost." Winston Churchill

“The prospect of domination of the nation's scholars by Federal employment, project allocations, and the power of money is ever present - and is gravely to be regarded."Dwight Eisenhower

"Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it"Thomas Sowell

He's definitely one of the coaches I referred to when talking about the Lakers next coach. Young coach with fire, but comes at a risk because he's not "proven". Can the Lakers afford to risk a hire like this? Do they take a chance? Or do they go with proven since this will be the 3rd swing at this?

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Doc Brown wrote:He's definitely one of the coaches I referred to when talking about the Lakers next coach. Young coach with fire, but comes at a risk because he's not "proven". Can the Lakers afford to risk a hire like this? Do they take a chance? Or do they go with proven since this will be the 3rd swing at this?

Doc Brown wrote:He's definitely one of the coaches I referred to when talking about the Lakers next coach. Young coach with fire, but comes at a risk because he's not "proven". Can the Lakers afford to risk a hire like this? Do they take a chance? Or do they go with proven since this will be the 3rd swing at this?

Center Court wrote:Ollie is as real a man as it gets. If you got some time, watch this speech. It's motivational on and off the court.

great video, thanks for sharing this.

Yes, we would be lucky to have him and he would be a fresh face to bring to our team. I agree with other posters on here too, I am tired of bringing in recycled coaches. Let's be bold and potentially hire someone fresh. He doesn't have to come from the NCAA, maybe an assistant else where.

"I just put my faith in God. Through him we can do all things" - Kobe Bryant, March 24, 2004

wcsoldier81 wrote:Why not me ? I'm truly confident in my abilities of coaching this team one season , get fired and remain on the team payroll for the next three seasons

You make a compelling case. Be sure Jimmy sees your resume.

No joke. I honestly think there are a couple guys on this message board that might be able to coach better than D'Antoni, if not for the simple fact they'd have Kaman and Gasol starting together with Hill spelling them both whenever health allowed as opposed to having a frontcourt of Sacre and Wes Johnson at times. And Kobe never would have hurt his knee because...well, because it's D'Antoni and I need to blame him for everything possible. In fact, wasn't the Affordable Care Act called D'antonicare at one point?

wcsoldier81 wrote:Why not me ? I'm truly confident in my abilities of coaching this team one season , get fired and remain on the team payroll for the next three seasons

You make a compelling case. Be sure Jimmy sees your resume.

No joke. I honestly think there are a couple guys on this message board that might be able to coach better than D'Antoni, if not for the simple fact they'd have Kaman and Gasol starting together with Hill spelling them both whenever health allowed as opposed to having a frontcourt of Sacre and Wes Johnson at times. And Kobe never would have hurt his knee because...well, because it's D'Antoni and I need to blame him for everything possible. In fact, wasn't the Affordable Care Act called D'antonicare at one point?

Thanks for the kind words..... My plate is pretty full right now and I'm first in line for a position that's a little more prestigious... My Granddaughter's Y-Ball team coach.....

"If the past sits in judgment on the present, the future will be lost." Winston Churchill

“The prospect of domination of the nation's scholars by Federal employment, project allocations, and the power of money is ever present - and is gravely to be regarded."Dwight Eisenhower

"Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it"Thomas Sowell